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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

construction, structure go
a thing constructed

establishment
a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence

noun.artifact

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academy go
a learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge
institution go
an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
perfumery go
an establishment where perfumes are made
phrontistery go
an establishment for study and learning (sometimes including modern universities)
place of business, business establishment go
an establishment (a factory or an assembly plant or retail store or warehouse etc.) where business is conducted, goods are made or stored or processed or where services are rendered
poorhouse go
an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
school system go
establishment including the plant and equipment for providing education from kindergarten through high school
university go
establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching